Cramelot Cafe is taking a break and is now closed from July 27th through August 21st. It will re-open for business when the fall semester begins: Monday, August 24th. We look forward to seeing you then! For more information about the cafe, please visit our website....

Kelvin Smith Library, along with the rest of CWRU Campus, will observe the July 4th Independence Day and close for the following days: Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. (During the summer, KSL is closed on Sundays and there is no 24/7 access). The library will re-open on Monday,...

Cramelot will be open this summer, from June 1 - July 24, during the following hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: closed For more information, please visit the cafe's website at http://library.case.edu/ksl/aboutus/kslcafe/....

Want to know the latest news about Kelvin Smith Library services, spaces and resources? The new issue of KSL Connects magazine shares the library's strategic vision for advancing research, teaching and learning at Case Western Reserve University. In this issue, readers will discover what "a day in the life" of...

De-stress during Reading Days and finals with the following activities at KSL: Therapy Dogs (and a cat!) Back by popular demand! The PetPals Therapy Dogs are returning to KSL during Reading Days, for both daytime and evening hours. The visiting schedule is listed below (subject to change). Tuesday, April 28...

The end of the semester is fast approaching and KSL knows you need more places for quiet study! Starting this Friday, April 24, the following lower level rooms will be available to students during 24/7 hours. Rooms LL06 A & B Friday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 5 Room LL01...

Preservation Week is an annual national event sponsored by the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services (a division of the American Library Association). It was created to increase public awareness of preservation needs and inspire action to preserve personal, family and community collections of all kinds, as well as...

Kelvin Smith Library and the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Freedman Fellows awards: Dr. Gillian Weiss, Associate Professor of History Dr. William Rogers, Lecturer in English Dr. WeissÃ¢Â€Â™ project aims to uncover the historical role of Jewish students, faculty and administrators...

Join us April 8-10 for "Reading Interfaces: Inquiries at the Intersection of Literature and Technology"

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:45:27 EST

Stop by Kelvin Smith Library for an exhibition and colloquium exploring contemporary works of electronic literature and poetic production and reception across media: April 8, 4:00-7:00 p.m.April 9, 12:00-7:00 p.m.April 10, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Reading Interfaces is an open space for reading, interacting with and perusing born-digital literature by...

This month, Kelvin Smith Library will host two webinars for the Alliance for Networking Visual Culture (University of Southern California) on the born-digital, open source, media-rich scholarly publishingÃ‚Â platform Scalar. Ã¢Â€ÂœIntroduction to Scalar" will cover basic features of the platform: a review of existing Scalar books and a hands-on introduction to...

View the "Art of STEM" contest entries and winners at reception April 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:40:51 EST

Celebrate the creativity of science! You are cordially invited to join us for the opening reception of the "Art of STEM" exhibit featuring the STEM-related digital images that were entered in our juried competition earlier this year. Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Kelvin Smith Library Art...

IEEE has recently released a brand new option for IEEE Xplore digital library subscribers to access their subscription remotely. IEEE Remote Access is now an option for IP authenticated customers to offer roaming access to users who need to access the institutional IEEE Xplore subscription off-site. This feature is now...

In the spirit and fun of college basketball's March Madness, the Ohio History Connection and Kelvin Smith Library invite you to participate in Ohio Memory Madness - a bracket of sixty-four historical events from across the state all competing for the unique distinction of being named the 2015 Ohio Memory...

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Collections FAQ

Why isn't the book on the shelf?

Find out where a book is before you go to the shelf. Search the Case Catalog to see what it says like - "Check Shelves" (look on the shelves, find it, & check it out); - "Just Checked In" (ask staff for help, it's nearby, but too soon to be back on the shelves yet); - "Off Campus" (out at an OhioLINK school); - "Due mm/dd/yyyy" (it’s checked out until that date.) Tip: If it is not available, order an OhioLINK copy

Can I return books to a different Library?

Return Case or OhioLINK items to any Case library, yes. Case libraries have different hours, so your book might not get checked in on the day you return it if you use a bookdrop.

Return the CPL@Case-KSL books only to KSL, so the collection is here for you & others. Case libraries are not responsible for returning other local libraries’ books. Returning public library books here will not check them off of your account at those libraries.

What does "Check Shelves" mean?

"Check Shelves" means it is supposed to be on the shelf. If it isn’t there, double-check what the Case Catalog currently says to make sure that nobody else has checked it out or has kept it out too long.

How long does reshelving take?

The times are different, depending on what is being reshelved and what time of semester it is. KSL goal: to reshelve journals within 24 weekday hours, reshelve books within 48 hours. During peak times (end of semester) the time can be longer. Ask staff at the Main Service Desk for help.

How do I reserve a book?

Books are on the shelves for anyone who needs them, and are not reserved for individual use. If our book is checked out, order a copy from the OhioLINK.

Where are the UL Storage Stacks?

KSL has a university center half a mile from KSL, where lesser used or brittle books are kept, and the catalog search screen will display "UL Storage." You can visit the Center during daytime hours, or use an online request form to bring back the item to KSL. The center is now called RRCC (Retrospective Research Collections Center.)

Can I get a book or video on a specific date?

Yes, Case faculty, staff, & students can find out more details and use a convenient online request form for Book a Video or DVD (KSL’s other collections are available only on a first-come basis for everyone, and cannot be booked ahead of time.)

What does a Book on Order mean? When will it get here?

When the catalog item displays “1 copy ordered for (library name)” the item is already in the library getting the final processing labels, etc., and will soon be on the shelf! Ask staff if there are other copies avaialable in OhioLINK in the meantime, or if you have an urgent need.

What is a PIN?

Your PIN is not assigned, you choose what it is and enter it on the Case Catalog at “View Your Library Record,” following the instructions. A Case Library PIN is a Personal Identification Number that protects your information, just like your bank ATM asks for a similar security PIN.

How do I get a library account & where can I look at it?

Case faculty, staff, and students automatically have online library accounts. You can look at it on the Case Catalog under “View your library record.” Use your library account to renew items on line and keep track of what you have checked out or ordered from OhioLINK or RRCC or Iron Mountain sites. Your Case ID is your library card!